Amanda Sharp, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

11/27/2025

Crisp air. Warm socks. A mug that actually stays hot. ☕

Regulation doesn’t have to be dramatic. Sometimes, your nervous system just needs five quiet minutes and a deep exhale.

In a season of overstimulation, those moments of stillness are a gift.
What’s your go-to fall moment of calm?

If peace feels out of reach, we can help you build it from the inside out.

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

You told yourself this year would be different. But now it’s nearly the end of November, and the shame spiral has begun.

If you’re feeling behind, stuck, or disappointed in yourself, you’re not alone. The pressure to finish strong can trigger perfectionism, avoidance, and burnout. Therapy helps interrupt that spiral and shift the story.

What’s one thing you wish you could tell your January self?

There’s still time for small, powerful shifts. Let’s start together. ✨

11/20/2025

You don’t owe anyone the pie. Not this year. Maybe not ever again.

Grief rewrites the holidays. So does divorce. So does the first year your child doesn’t come home. Or the year you moved across the country and didn’t bring the decorations with you.

Traditions are meant to connect us. But when they start to hurt, it’s okay to let them go. You’re allowed to create something quieter. Smaller. Yours. There’s no rulebook. Just what brings peace. 💙

Have you ever let go of a tradition…
…and realize you didn’t miss it?

Therapy can help you mourn what was, while gently shaping what’s next.
When you’re ready to talk, we’re here.

11/18/2025

When everyone’s feeling festive, why do you feel nothing at all?

Not sad. Not angry. Not even anxious. Just…nothing.

Emotional numbness is your brain’s way of protecting you from overload. But when the world feels loud with holiday cheer, social pressure, and year-end hustle, numbness can feel like you’re missing your own life.

Therapy helps you reconnect gently, at your own pace.

Ever gone through the motions of a holiday and felt nothing? There’s still time to come back to yourself before the year ends. Let’s talk. 🌱

11/14/2025

🌟 Monarch had the honor of attending and sponsoring the 2025 Workplace Mental Health Summit on Thursday! 🌟

What an incredible day of connection, learning, and wellness. From engaging keynote talks and interactive breakout sessions to restorative wellness activities like yoga, mindfulness workshops, guided relaxation experiences, and even puppy cuddles, the event was packed with inspiration and practical tools for mental health and well-being.

We loved being part of a community so committed to workplace wellness, mental resilience, and compassionate leadership. A big thank you to the organizers, presenters, and all the amazing attendees who made the summit so enriching.

We’re looking forward to bringing back the insights, energy, and new ideas we gathered to support our clients and community even better. Let’s keep the momentum going, because what we do together matters. 💙

11/13/2025

How do you create a sense of “home” in your mind?

For some, family gatherings bring connection. For others, they bring old wounds, tension, or emotional exhaustion. This time of year can magnify both belonging and loneliness.

“Home” isn’t just a place; it’s a feeling of safety and belonging you can build within yourself. A space where you’re met with understanding instead of criticism. 💙

How have you been treating yourself lately? Are you at home in your own mind, or have you been keeping yourself at a distance?

11/11/2025

You don’t have to earn your rest.

So many of us link rest to productivity, as if slowing down needs justification. But your worth isn’t measured by output. Rest isn’t a reward; it’s part of healing.

This season, try resting because your body deserves care, not because your to-do list is finished.

Do you rest to recharge, or only when you’ve run out of energy?

11/06/2025

Ever feel like the holidays arrive before your mind and body are ready? 🍂

The shift into the holiday season can stir up mixed emotions; joy, pressure, nostalgia, or even loneliness. It’s a lot, and often, people forget:

You’re allowed to feel more than one thing at once.

If this season feels overwhelming, you don’t have to handle it alone. Reach out for support. 💙

What emotion do you notice most as the holidays approach?

11/04/2025

The truth about gratitude: it’s not always easy.

November reminds us to give thanks. But when you’re struggling, gratitude can feel forced.

Real gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about noticing small moments of peace, even when life feels heavy.

A warm drink. A deep breath. A quiet morning. That’s enough.

And when gratitude feels out of reach, therapy can help you reconnect with balance and authenticity. 💙

What’s one small thing that brings you peace right now?

10/30/2025

Are you walking around with a mask on, 24/7?

Halloween is about costumes and masks, but in everyday life, wearing a mask can feel heavy. Many of us hide stress, sadness, or worry behind a polite “I’m fine.”

Healing begins when you can take off the mask and feel safe in your true self. Therapy is where you don’t have to pretend; you can simply be. 💙

Be honest: ever catch yourself saying “I’m fine” when you really weren’t?